8K Details

8k Race Start: 7:10 am – NEW COURSE IN 2019

Why 8K? Why not? It’s a nice distance to run or walk, especially if you bring your dog. Leashed pets are more than welcome – we just ask that you line up to start after the other runners and please pick up after your pet.

REGISTRATION:Register today to find your pot of gold! 2019 will be the third year of our 4 part medal. The finishers medal builds over 4 years into a lucky four leaf clover. (If you missed 2017 or 2018, we will have a limited number of previous year medals available for sale at the Merchandise tent at the event.)

All participants will receive a short sleeved Irish-themed technical shirt and finishers medal. Note that there are a limited number of youth size shirts.

PACKET PICKUP: Early packet pickup will be on Friday March 15th any time from 1 to 7 pm, in front of the main entrance to the Coyotes arena. If you can’t come by on Friday, on Saturday you can pick up your packet at race start between 5 and 7 am. We’ll be right in front of the Coyote’s hockey arena.

KILT RUN: If you can do packet pickup on Friday, plan to join us for the Kilt Run for Cancer. It is a short 1k run/walk. Every participant receives a kilt, a finishers medal and if you are of age, a Guinness! Proceeds go to a cancer charity.

LATE REGISTRATION: It’s never too late to register – you can sign up at packet pickup or the day-of, and if you are in the first 1,500 to register, you will receive a commemorative Kiss Me I’m Irish™ technical shirt.

RACE COURSE: NEW in 2019, this timed course will follow the same route as our half marathon runners, just not quite as long!!!

POST RACE: After the race, there will be music until 11 am and plenty of food and beverage, including “Bundtinis” compliments of Nothing Bundt Cakes. The party continues at Westgate with an after-party at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon and a Guinness.

PORTA POTTIES & WATER STOPS: There will be at least two water stops and porta-pottie on the route. At the start/finish, you will find a bank of porta potties in the parking lot behind McFadden’s Restaurant. There are also 3 permanent restrooms in Westgate, and McFadden’s invites runners to come into the restaurant and use their facilities.

PRIZES:All participants receive a FINISHERS MEDAL. The top three in each age category receive winner medals as well. If you would like to purchase a finishers medal for your pet, you can do this on-line or at the event (subject to availability).

Be sure to wear your best St. Patty’s green! There are prizes for the best St. Patty’s-themed running outfit and Cutest Pet.

KEY DROP: If you don’t want to carry your keys, you can leave them securely with us and pick them up after the race. (Keys only – leave everything else in your car!) Key drop is at the Information Booth.

Please be sure to take lots of selfies and post them to our Kiss Me I’m Irish Facebook page and Instagram @IrishRunAZ.

Note that your participation grants Kiss Me I’m Irish Run™ the right to use your photo for marketing purposes.

TRANSFER & REFUND POLICIES: All participant entries are non-transferable and there are no refunds. You may not transfer or sell your race number to another person. We do not offer a deferral to next year event or another event in the series. There are no exceptions to this policy unless approved by race organizer.